tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post8444288598088253740..comments2024-02-22T16:37:08.420-04:00Comments on Of Petals and Wool: IS SANTA FOR REAL?Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423754263165266554noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-4293721962058952502011-12-22T23:48:48.476-04:002011-12-22T23:48:48.476-04:00OUCH! It makes me hurt just thinking about having ...OUCH! It makes me hurt just thinking about having a delivery such as that. They had all sorts of things ready to assist during my first delivery and, thank goodness, they didn't have to use any of them. I'm pretty sure a winch and ratchet weren't among them, though. :) <br /><br />I'm glad that you didn't get hurt during this. I know it could have turned out pretty badly. I hope that all goes well with the babies being born on your farm and for the mommies, too.<br /><br />Have a very Merry Christmas!Suzanne McClendonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15563562309945754772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-6048958631935898432011-12-22T22:31:32.950-04:002011-12-22T22:31:32.950-04:00The pictures of James on his first Santa visit are...The pictures of James on his first Santa visit are wonderful! He looks like such a happy little boy! I hope he can keep his belief in Santa for a nice long time.<br />When our son Brad was getting to the age when he was starting to be a bit skeptical about the reality of Santa, we were in town one day and saw him coming out of the local post office.<br />Brad shrieked, Mom! Look! He's really real!!!<br />I just smiled. It was nice that he could believe just a little while longer.<br /><br />Oh, my gosh! What a calf story!!!<br />Glad you didn't get hurt getting stuck in the winch. Never a dull moment on the farm!<br /><br />Have a wonderful Christmas with your family.<br />Blessings to all of you!!!weaverpathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16533327863909312395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-89062780942553132912011-12-20T20:56:34.582-04:002011-12-20T20:56:34.582-04:00That baby is adorable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...That baby is adorable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br /><br />I understand your story all too well. I have pulled many a calf. One even when I was 8 or 9 months pregnant. I could barely get close enough to reach in. You must have been exhausted when you finished. Good thing the calf lived. It's a bummer when you work that hard and they don't make it. Have a blessed Christmas!Patricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09073900183291544491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-20159537538614448572011-12-20T14:33:23.093-04:002011-12-20T14:33:23.093-04:00Those are THE cutest dang Santa pics I have ever s...Those are THE cutest dang Santa pics I have ever seen!!! The facial expressions are priceless! Thanks for sharing!moosecrafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309739222008330155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-82659480326381286452011-12-19T18:11:41.603-04:002011-12-19T18:11:41.603-04:00that is a fascinating story; what an interesting ...that is a fascinating story; what an interesting life you have! Sounds so very James Herriot:)<br />Love it.<br />Hope your calves come at considerate times<br />and that your rest is extra sweet <br />when it comes:)<br />Merry, merry Christmas to you and yours,<br />JenJennifer Richardsonhttp://ripplespeak.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-21041189778564033112011-12-19T16:24:50.485-04:002011-12-19T16:24:50.485-04:00first of all those pictures with Santa are SO so c...first of all those pictures with Santa are SO so cute, they could be total AD pictures in a magazine!! both santa and baby are so cute!!! and I just love your cow stories, real life, and really interesting! and some are so sad, and always a hard 'life' story!Lisaluluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11896606339541499616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-49585470949482726582011-12-18T21:33:55.618-04:002011-12-18T21:33:55.618-04:00Julia honey your grand baby is so darling sitting ...Julia honey your grand baby is so darling sitting there on Santa's lap. Not a tear in his eye like a lot of children his age. These pictures are priceless.<br />So happy your calving turned out good. For a minute I was afraid to keep reading. <br />Congrats on your win from Nezzy. I love her and her site.<br />Try to rest sometime.<br />Love ya<br />MaggieGrandma Yellow Hairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10917551672825097342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-45847918066919923562011-12-18T21:29:43.197-04:002011-12-18T21:29:43.197-04:00Julia ~
The pics of James and Santa are priceless....Julia ~<br />The pics of James and Santa are priceless. He is just the cutest thing!<br />I don't know how you keep up with farm life! I guess that's what keeps you young.<br />Merry Christmas!<br />Hugs :)<br />LaurenRugs and Pugshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17084387971128823025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-54984438668071619642011-12-18T09:48:46.741-04:002011-12-18T09:48:46.741-04:00I do believe that the James and Julia team are ver...I do believe that the James and Julia team are very special, his wonderful expressions and your ability to turn a phrase you two could go into business.(not that you don't have enough on your plate now) Oh my been there and done that pulling calves with the husband,but when it is all said and done nothing quite as rewarding. Have a wonderful Christmas!!!Granny Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-20390548652234221632011-12-18T09:02:34.310-04:002011-12-18T09:02:34.310-04:00Oh my goodness~how beautiful is that picture of Ja...Oh my goodness~how beautiful is that picture of James and Santa!!!! he has the greatest little smile! I cannot get over what you do"all in a day" Julia! Your stories are fascinating to me~such hard work~keep them coming! Have a wonderful holiday with your family!♥EAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241647971309867028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-75347017884759738712011-12-17T23:10:41.661-04:002011-12-17T23:10:41.661-04:00Those pics with James and Santa are absolutely ado...Those pics with James and Santa are absolutely adorable!!!The Barn Doorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16628854420364509748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-7435702555876552302011-12-17T21:58:17.215-04:002011-12-17T21:58:17.215-04:00Your life is a busy and a hard one. I don't k...Your life is a busy and a hard one. I don't know how you do it. Yes, you need a vacation.<br />Your little grandson is so cute and quite smitten with Santa. What adorable pictures.<br />Happy Holidays.Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04242778760582160429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-81011546382251811722011-12-17T18:58:51.315-04:002011-12-17T18:58:51.315-04:00Wow! I remember those days of standing in a freezi...Wow! I remember those days of standing in a freezing, wet corral pulling calves. I got cold just reading your story.<br /><br />Glad the "little" guy is doing good!Taunahttp://egangarden.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-21340077629817040372011-12-17T18:03:13.127-04:002011-12-17T18:03:13.127-04:00I almost forgot ~ cute baby and Santa pix!!! He l...I almost forgot ~ cute baby and Santa pix!!! He looks like the real Santa to me!!Alicehttp://www.alice-folkartprimitives.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-87972191963473221292011-12-17T18:02:06.465-04:002011-12-17T18:02:06.465-04:00Oh, my word, Julia!! That would not be something ...Oh, my word, Julia!! That would not be something this old girl could do!! What a woman!! I'm guessing your husband appreciates you a lot!!! And two more today? I'd head for town!!Alicehttp://www.alice-folkartprimitives.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-23454808659926494182011-12-17T13:44:48.050-04:002011-12-17T13:44:48.050-04:00What an adorable little boy and these pictures are...What an adorable little boy and these pictures are just wonderful. HugsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-44404701291620915962011-12-17T12:32:02.679-04:002011-12-17T12:32:02.679-04:00He looks like he'll always be a curious guy......He looks like he'll always be a curious guy...so cute!<br /><br />I'm sure I'd never survive farm life. You make it sound funny but I'm sure it was all too serious at the time. Glad that birth had a happy ending.Stephanie Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03206167025245206754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-38922076544347358932011-12-17T11:56:57.970-04:002011-12-17T11:56:57.970-04:00Oh my gosh, I always hated when we had a calf too ...Oh my gosh, I always hated when we had a calf too big and had to use that winch thing. It worked always but I thought just using the chains was easier on the cow. You bring back so many memories about it being cold and being in the dark pulling cows. We also had sheep and and pigs.<br />We would just finish calving and then the sheep would start, I like cows better sheep just give up.<br />Pigs though, I hated with a passion. My brother had a hog business with 1000 sows. They were nothing but work. <br />Your grandson is so cute. Those pictures turned out awesome. <br />You can tell that he has been such a good boy this year, just by his great smile.<br />I can't wait to see the book you one from Nezzy. She is wonderful.Farm Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00998621464797636686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-9163979857099170412011-12-17T08:21:34.027-04:002011-12-17T08:21:34.027-04:00The expressions on James's face are priceless....The expressions on James's face are priceless...and your captions make it all the cuter! He really seems to be thinking just that! Wonderful calf story...I never tire of these. But you guys must just drop into bed each night!! Have a good weekend!!<br />Hugs!Sassafras and Winterberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15153493021653446039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-53798297385387147612011-12-17T00:57:31.438-04:002011-12-17T00:57:31.438-04:00Your grandson looks so adorable and is not crying!...Your grandson looks so adorable and is not crying!! Takes after his grandma as it looks like it takes a lot to rattle her too!! LOL! Julia...... I love reading your adventures and how you hold up under so much pressure out in that barn!!! You deserve a nice warm bath and a hot toddy!!!! <br />Peace and blessings!<br />Cathy GCathy G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14409521338403315750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-22094867752982930702011-12-16T22:59:18.449-04:002011-12-16T22:59:18.449-04:00that baby is soooo cute. Oh how wonderful it is to...that baby is soooo cute. Oh how wonderful it is to believe.<br />you never have a dull moment on that farm.<br />Cathyacorn hollowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10503414190541111706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-60881881989439495932011-12-16T22:30:04.584-04:002011-12-16T22:30:04.584-04:00Julia, those pictures of James and Santa are price...Julia, those pictures of James and Santa are priceless. I am so proud of him - very brave. Most kids scream (I mean me.......my mother said she was mortified at the fit I threw) lolKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04738934059756079283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-56782417530764014282011-12-16T22:01:46.395-04:002011-12-16T22:01:46.395-04:00Jeeeeez he's sooo cute! love this! .... Beauti...Jeeeeez he's sooo cute! love this! .... Beautiful pictures... what a little guy! gush <br /><br />Can't read about the calves... I'm really a sissy wimp...Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03663919207326700505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-25440970627813864582011-12-16T22:01:35.936-04:002011-12-16T22:01:35.936-04:00Julia, You crack me up. I love your cow stories. I...Julia, You crack me up. I love your cow stories. I once got my pony tail caught in a fishing line as I was reeling in the fish. Lol<br />I love your grandbabys pics with Santa Priceless! Hugs CheriLarkrise garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17175162741334945761noreply@blogger.com